A call has been made to restore a memorial fountain dedicated to soldiers killed in the First World War.
The fountain head is missing from the monument, which was constructed in 1920 by the residents of the Jeanfield area of Perth to commemorate the deaths of the 70 men from the district who lost their lives in the conflict.
Back in 1920 a series of galas were held by residents in the area to fund the project and the ornate fountain head was decided upon to “brighten the days of children” using the park.
Local MSP Murdo Fraser is campaigning to have it restored.
He has written to Perth and Kinross Council to alert bosses to funding available from the Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund to restore the ornate fountain head.
He said: “The memorial at Jeanfield is a touching example of the community spirit that existed in towns and villages across Scotland following the First World War, and bringing the memorial back to its former glory is the least that can be done to commemorate the brave men who went to war.
“Seventy brave soldiers from the Jeanfield area went to war never to return, and restoring the fountain to its former glories would be a fitting tribute to them.
“I have written to Perth and Kinross Council to alert them to monies available from the War Memorials Restoration Fund to restore the fountain head.
“I am also calling for people across Perth who may have photos of the memorial in its glory days to get in touch so that any restoration can faithfully recreate the original fountain head.”
If the memorial is to be restored, galas and fundraisers won’t be required this time as the Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund can provide funding for up to 75% of the project.
Perth and Kinross Council are caretakers of the memorial and would need to lodge an application with the Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund for support.
A spokeswoman for Perth and Kinross Council declined to comment on whether the local authority would apply for funding.
She said: “Perth and Kinross Council will respond to the MSP’s letter directly when it is received.
“Unfortunately we are unable to provide any more detail today.”